This book is a thrilling account of the author's travels in the Caucasus region of Russia in the early 20th century. William S. Wickenden recounts his encounters with the local tribes, his experiences of the landscape and wildlife, and the challenges and dangers he faced on his journey. A true adventure story that will capture the imagination of anyone with an interest in travel or exploration. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.